BBC Article on Immigration to America
Why did many people come to America? (Name 1)
They came for freedom, work, land, and a better life.
What is the American Dream?
It is the idea that everyone should have the chance for a better and happier life.
Who was Solomon Northup?
He was a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.
What did the 13th Amendment do?
It ended slavery in the United States.
Why did American English become different from British English?
Americans wanted their own identity after the USA became independent.
Why did the Pilgrim Fathers move to America?
They moved to America to escape unfair treatment because of their religion.
What does the American Dream mean for some people today? (1 example)
It means having money, a house, and a good life for their family.
How were enslaved people treated at the auction?
They were washed, dressed up, and examined like animals before being sold.
What were Jim Crow laws?
They were laws that separated Black and white people and created segregation.
Why is English called a “global lingua franca”?
Because people all over the world use English to communicate, even if it is not their first language.
What values helped shape America according to the text? (Name 1)
Freedom, opportunity, hard work, and equality.
What values is the American Dream based on?(name1)
Equality, liberty, freedom, and opportunity.
Where did the slave auction take place?
New Orleans
When did the Segregation last until
1950's
What is the English word for truck
Lorry